Hexachlorobicyclic sulfonamides



United States Patent 3 184 501 HnXAcnLononrtiYciIc SULFONAMRDES SidneyB. Richter, Chicago, Ill., assignor to Veisicol Chemical Corporation,Chicago, Ill., a corporation of Illinois No Drawing. Filed Apr. 3, 1961,Ser. No. 100,004 6 Claims. (Cl. 260-470) This invention relates to newsulionarnides and their manufacture. In particular this inventionrelates to hexachlorobicyclic sulfonamides.

The compounds of the present invention are represented by the followingplanar structural formula:

wherein X is selected from the group consisting of chlorine, bromine,amino, nitro, alkyl, alkylcarboxamido, alkoxy, and mixtures thereof; Ris selected from the group consisting of alkyl and cycloalkyl; and n isan integer from 0 to 5.

A substantial need exists for chemicals which possess activity towardsthe control of a plurality of agricultural pests.

Unexpectedly it has been found that the newly created compounds of thepresent invention possess remarkable activity in the control of fungiand weeds. This combination of herbicidal and fungicidal properties isof substantial importance, particularly in the preservation andcultivation of valuable plant life. In such instances the pesticide ofthe present invention would provide protection against plant disease andconcomitantly provide pro tection from undesired plant growth. There aremany other areas wherein such pesticidal activity is advantageous and ofcourse the present compounds are useful for applications which requireonly herbicidal or fungicidal activity.

All of the compounds of the present invention surpris ingly can be madeby a single step react-ion utilizing known reactants. This reaction isparticularly unexpected since it involves the chain opening of the imidegrouping of 1,4,5,6,7,7 hexachlorobicyclo(2.2.l) heptene 2,3-dica-rboximide, hereinafter referred to as Chlorendic imide.

The present process comprises reacting chlorendic imide, an organicalcohol and an aryl sulfonyl chloride of the following structuralformula:

X (II) wherein R, X and n are identical with the definitions of the likesubstituents contained in the presently claimed products as shown instructure I.

The organic alcohol used in the reaction must contain as its organicportion a radical selected from the group consisting of alkyl andcycloalkyl radicals in accordance with the definition of the R group ofthe present compounds, the organic gnoup present in this reactant beingidentical with the R group of the final product.

Chlorendic imide, the third reactant, is readily prepared by thereacting chlorendic anhydride and ammonia. Its preparation is describedin the literature and thus will not be detailed here.

Similarly the aryl sulfonyl chlorides of the above description aredescribed in the literature. In choosing the specific aryl sulfonylchloride for use in the present process, it is to be remembered that thesubstituents on the aromatic ring in this reactant will be the same asare present in the final product, said groups being designated X instructure I.

Since the present process involves the reaction of one mol of each ofthe three described reactants to produce the new products, thetheoretical proportion of reactants is equimoiar. A convenient procedureprovides for the use of excess amounts of the alcohol as solvent.Naturally inert solvents can be used, although their use is notgenerally desirable since it requires an additional ingredient; however,in specific instances there can be advantage in such use. Thusconsiderable variation is permissive as to the concentration ofreactants with excesses of respective reactants being useful dependingupon the identity of the specific reactants. Large excesses of theorganic alcohol for use as solvent is generally advantageous. Use ofequimolar quantities of the sulfonyl chloride and chlorendic imidereactants is a reasonable one but other proportions can be used.

This process is, performed at elevated temperatures, i.e., above about20 C. A convenient procedure is to perform the reaction at the refluxtemperature of the reaction mixture, a temperature which will vary withthe identity of the reactants and which can be varied by changing theconcentration of reactants and/or solvent, if any is used. Thus theoptimum reaction temperature will vary somewhat from reaction toreaction, the reaction being carried out at elevated temperatures up toreflux.

Pressure is not critical. Although generally it is more convenient toperform the reaction under atmospheric pressure, pressures below andabove atmospheric pressure are also operable.

The following examples illustrate this new process and the production ofthe present compounds.

EXAMPLE 1 Preparation of methyl 1,4,5,6,7,7-hexachl0r0-3-(toluenesulfonamidocarbonyl) bicycl0(2.2.1) S-heptene 2- carboxylate A solutionof potassium hydroxide (5.8 grams; 0.104 mol) dissolved in methanol ml.)was added to a refluxing solution of chlorendic imide (37.1 grams; 0.1mol) dissolved in dioxane (75 m1.). This hot solution was then added toa cold solution of p-toluene sulfonyl chloride (19.1 grams; 0.1 mol)dissolved in dioxane ml.) and allowed to reflux for 2 hours 15 minutes.

After being cooled to room temperature the solution was filtered and thesolvent and excess reactants removed in vacuo. The product wasrecrystallized several times, first from heptane, then from each ofisopropanol, benzene, hexane, benzene, and chloroform.

Elemental analysis showed the following- Theoretical: C, 36.73; H, 2.34;Cl, 38.26. Found: C,

36.61; H, 2.53; Cl, 38.67.

EXAMPLE 2 Preparation of tetradecyl I,4,5,6,7,7-hexachlor0-3-(2'-chlorophenylsulfonamidocarbonyl) bicyclo (2.2.1 5- heptene-Z-carboxylateA solution of sodium (2.4 grams; 0.104 mol) dissolved in tetradecanol(100 ml.) is added to a solution of chlorendic imide (37.1 grams; 0.1mol) dissolved in dioxane (75 ml.) This solution is then added to a coldsolution of ortho-chlorobenzene sulfonyl chloride (21.1 grams; 0.1 mol)dissolved in dioxane (100 ml.) and allowed to reflux for 2 hours.

After being cooled to room temperature, the solution is filtered and thesolvent and excess reactants removed in vacuo. The product isrecrystallized from heptane and the desired product recovered therefrom.

9 EXAMPLE 3 Preparation of undecyl1,4,5,6,7,7-hexachloro-3-(3'-chlorobenzenesulfonamidocarbonyl)-bicycl(2.2.1)5-heptene-Z-carboxylate A solution ofsodium (2.4 grams; 0.104 mol) dissolved in undecanol (100 ml.) is addedto a solution of chlorendic imide (37.1 grams; 0.1 mol) dissolved indioxane (75 ml.). This solution is then added to a cold solution ofmeta-chlorobenzene sulfonyl chloride (21.1 grams; 0.1 mol) dissolved indioxane (100 ml.) and allowed to reflux for 2 hours.

After being cooled to room temperature, the solution is filtered and thesolvent and excess reactants removed in vacuo. The product isrecrystallized from heptane and the desired product recovered therefrom.

EXAMPLE 4 Preparation of tridecyl I,4,5,6,7,7-hexachl0ro-3-(4chl0-robenzene salfonamidocarbonyl) bicyclo(2.2.]) 5- heptene-Z-carboxylate Asolution of sodium (2.4 grams; 0.104 mol) dissolved in tridecanol (100ml.) is added to a refluxing solution of chlorendic imide (37.1 grams;0.1 mol) dissolved in dioxane (75 ml.) This hot solution is then addedto a cold solution of para-chlorobenzene sulfonyl chloride (21.1 grams;0.1 mol) dissolved in dioxane (100' ml.) and allowed to reflux for 2hours.

After being cooled to room temperature, the solution is filtered and thesolvent and excess reactants removed in vacuo. The product isrecrystallized from heptane and the desired product recovered therefrom.

EXAMPLE 5 Preparation of cy clopentyl 1,4,5,6,7,7-hexachlor0-3-(2',4'-

dimethylbenzenesalfonamidocarbonyl) bicycle (2.2.1 heptene-Z-carboxylateA solution of potassium hydroxide (5.8 grams; 0.104 mol) dissolved incyclopentanol (100 ml.) is added to a refluxing solution of chlorendicimide (37.1 grams; 0.1

mol) dissolved in dioxane (75 ml.) This hot solution is then added to acold solution of 2,4-dimethylbenzene-sulfonylchloride (20.4 grams; 0.1mol) dissolved in dioxane (100 ml.) and allowed to reflux for 2 hours.

After being cooled to room temeprature, the solution is filtered and thesolvent and excess reactants removed in vacuo. The product isrecrystallized from heptane and the desired product recovered therefrom.

EXAMPLE 6 Preparation of cyclopentyl 1,4,5,6,7,7-hexachloro-3-(2,5'-dimethylbenzenesalfonamidocarbonyl) bicyclo(2.2 .1 5-heptene-2-carb0xylate A solution of potassium hydroxide (5.8 grams;0.104 mol) dissolved in cyclopentanol (100' ml.) is added to a refluxingsolution of chlorendic imide (37.1 grams; 0.1 mol) dissolved in dioxane(75 ml.). This hot solution is then added to a cold solution of2,5-dimethylben'zene sulfonyl chloride (20.4 grams; 0.1 mol) dissolvedin dioxane (100 ml.) and allowed to reflux for 2 hours.

After being cooled. to room temperature, the solution is filtered andthe solvent and excess reactants removed in vacuo. The product isrecrystallized from heptane and the desired product recovered therefrom.

EXAMPLE 7 Preparation of cyclohexyl 1,4,5,6,7,7-hexachl0ro-3-(2'-nitrobenzenesalfonamidocarbonyl) bicycl0(2.2.1) 5- heptene-Z-carboxylateA solution of sodium (2.4 grams; 0.104 mol) dissolved in cyclohexanol(100 ml.) is added to a solution of chlorendic imide (37.1 grams; 0.1mol) dissolved in dioxane (75 ml.). This solution is then added to acold solution of ortho-nitrobenzenesulfonylchloride (22.1 grams; 0.1

' mol) dissolved in dioxane (100 ml.) contained in a glass reactionflask equipped with reflux condenser allowed to reflux for 2 hours.

After being cooled to room temperature, the solution is filtered and thesolvent and excess reactants removed in vacuo. The product isrecrystallized from heptane and the desired product recovered therefrom.

EXAMPLE 8 Preparation of cyclohexyl 1,4,5,6,7,7-hexachloro-3-(3'nitrobenzenesalfonamidocarbonyl) bicycl0(2.2.1) 5-heptene-Z-tcarboxylate A solution of sodium (2.4 grams; 0.104 mol)dissolved in cyclohexanol (100 ml.) is added to a solution of chlorendicimide. (37.1 grams; 0.1 mol) dissolved in dioxane (75 ml.). Thissolution is then added to a cold solution of meta-nitrobenzene sulfonylchloride (22.1 grams; 0.1 mol) dissolved in dioxane (100 ml.) containedin a glass reaction flask equipped with reflux condenser allowed toreflux for 2 hours.

After being cooled to room temperature, the solution is filtered and thesolvent and excess reactants removed in vacuo. The product isrecrystallized from heptane and the desired product recovered therefrom.

EXAMPLE 9 Preparation of cyclohexyl 1,4,5,6,7,7-hexachloro-3-(4'-nitrobenzenesalfonamidocarbonyl) bicyclo(2.2.1) 5- heptene-Z-carboxylateA solution of sodium (24 grams; 0.104 mol) dissolved in cyclohexanol(100 ml.) is added to a solution of chlorendic imide (37.1 grams; 0.1mol) dissolved in dioxane ml.). This solution is then added to a coldsolution of para-nitrobenzenesulfonylchloride (22.1 grams; 0. 1 mol)dissolved in dioxane m1.) and allowed to reflux for 2 hours.

After being cooled to room temperature, the solution is filtered and thesolvent and excess reactants removed in vacuo. The product isrecrystallized from heptane and the desired product recovered therefrom.

EXAMPLE 10 Preparation of ethyl 1,4,5,6,7,7 hexachloro 3-(2-bromobenzenesalfonamidocarbonyl) bicyclo (2.2.1)-S-heptene-Z-carboxylate A solution of potassium hydroxide (5.8 grams;0.104 mol) dissolved in ethanol (100 ml.) is added to a refluxingsolution of chlorendic imide (37.1 grams; 0.1 mol) dissolved in dioxane(75 ml.). This hot solution is then added to a cold solution ofortho-bromobenzenesulfonyl chloride (25.5 grams; 0.1 mol) dissolved indioxane 100 ml.) and allowed to reflux for 2 hours.

After being cooled to room temperature, the solution is filtered and thesolvent and excess reactants removed in vacuo. The product isrecrystallized from heptane and the desired product recovered therefrom.

EXAMPLE 1 1 Preparation of ethyl ,1,4, 5,6,7,7 hexachloro 3 (3'bromobenzenesulfonamia'ocarbonyl) bicyclo (2 .2 .1-5-heptene-2-carboxylate 5 EXAMPLE 12 Preparation of ethyl 1,4,5,6,7,7hexachloro 3 (4' bromobenzenesulfonamidocarbonyl) bicycle (2.2.1)-5-heptene-2-carboxy late A solution of potassium hydroxide (5.8 grams;0.104 mol) dissolved in ethanol 100 ml.) is added to a refluxingsolution of chlorendic amide (37.1 grams; 0.1 mol) dissolved in dioxane(75 ml). This hot solution is then added to a cold solution ofpara-bromobenzene sulfonyl chloride (25.5 grams; 0.1 mol) dissolved indioxane (100 ml.) and allowed to reflux for 2 hours.

After being cooled to room temperature, the solution is filtered and thesolvent and excess reactants removed in vacuo. The product isrecrystallized from heptane and the desired product recovered therefrom.

EXAMPLE 13 Preparation of propyl l,4,5,6,7,7 hexachloro 3 (2', 3dimethylbenzenesulfonamidocarbonyl)-bicycl- (2.2.1)--hepzene-2-acarboxylate EXAMPLE 14 Preparation of propyl l,4,5,6,7,7Izexachloro 3 (2',4' dimethylbenzeneszilfonamidocarbonyl)-bicycl0-(2.2.1 )-5-heptene-2acarboxylate A solution of potassium hydroxide (5.8grams; 0.104 mol) dissolved in propanol (100 ml.) is added to arefiuxing solution of chlorendic imide (37.1 grams; 0.1 mol) dissolvedin dioxane (75 ml.). This hot solution is then added to a cold solutionof meta-xylene sulfonyl chloride (20.4 grams; 0.1 mol) dissolved indioxane (100 ml.) and allowed to reflux for 2 hours.

After being cooled to room temperature, the solution is filtered and thesolvent and excess reactants removed in vacuo. The product isrecrystallized from heptane and the desired product recovered therefrom.

EXAMPLE 15 Preparation of propyl l,4,5,6,7,7 hexachloro 3 (2,5'dimethylbenzenesulfonamidocarbony l)-bicyclo- (2.2.1)-5-lzeptene-2-lcarboxylate A solution of potassium hydroxide (5.8grams; 0.104 mol) dissolved in propanol (100 ml.) is added to arefluxing solution of chlorendic imide (37.1 grams; 0.1 mol) dissolvedin dioxane (75 ml.). This hot solution is then added to a cold solutionof para-xylenesulfonyl chloride (20.4 grams; 0.1 mol) dissolved indioxane (100 ml.) and allowed to reflux for 2 hours.

After being cooled to room temperature, the solution is filtered and thesolvent and excess reactants removed in vacuo. The product isrecrystallized from heptane and the desired product recovered therefrom.

EXAMPLE 16 Preparation of pentylI,4,5,6,7,7-hexachZ0r0-3-(2'-acetamidobenzenesulfonrzmidocarbonyl)bicycl0(2.2.1) 5- lzepiene-Z-carboxylate A solution of sodium (2.4grams; 0.104 mol) dissolved in pentanol (100 ml.) is added to a solutionof chlorendic imide (37.1 grams; 0.1 mol) dissolved in dioxane ml.).This solution is then added to a cold solution ofortho-acetamidosulfonylchloride (23.4 grams; 0.1 mol) dissolved indioxane ml.) and allowed to reflux for 2 hours.

After being cooled to room temperature, the solution is filtered and thesolvent and excess reactants removed in vacuo. The product isrecrystallized from heptane and the desired product recovered therefrom.

EXAMPLE 1? Preparation of perttyl 1,4,5,6],7-hexachl0r0-3-(3-acetamidobenzenesulfonmnidocarbouyl) bicyclo(2.2.1) 5- lzeptene-2-carb0xylate A solution of potassium hydroxide (5.8grams; 0.104 mol) dissolved in pentanol (100 ml.) is added to arefluxing solution of chlorendic imide (37.1 grams; 0.1 mol) dissolvedin dioxane (75 ml.). This hot solution is then added to a cold solutionof meta-acetamidosulfonylchloride (23.4 grams; 0.1 mol) dissolved indioxane (100 ml.) and allowed to reflux for 2 hours.

After being cooled to room temperature, the solution is filtered and thesolvent and excess reactants removed in vacuo. The product isrecrystallized from heptane and the desired product recovered therefrom.

EXAMPLE 18 Preparation of pentyl 1,4,5,6,7,7-hexachZ0r0-3-(4'-pr0-pionamidobenze/zcs1:lforzamidocarbonyl) bicycl0(2. 2.1-5-heptezze-Z-carboxylate A solution of potassium hydroxide (5.8 grams;0.104 mol) dissolved in pentanol (100 ml.) is added to a refluxingsolution of chlorendic imide (37.1 grams; 0.1 mol) dissolved in dioxane(75 ml.). This hot solution is then added to a cold solution ofpara-propionamidosulfonylchloride (24.8 grams; 0.1 mol) dissolved indioxane 100 ml.) and allowed to reflux for 2 hours.

After being cooled to room temperature, the solution is filtered and thesolvent and excess reactants removed in vacuo. The product isrecrystallized from heptane and the desired product recovered therefrom.

EXAMPLE 19 Preparation of heptyl 1,4,5,6,7,7-hexachl0r0-3-(2'-et]zyl-3-bmyramidobenzenesuifonamidocarbonyl) 5 hepterze-Z-carboxylate Asolution of potassium hydroxide (5.8 grams; 0.104 mol) dissolved inheptanol 100 ml.) is added to a refluxing solution of chlorendic imide(37.1 grams; 0.1 mol) dissolved in dioxane (75 ml.). This hot solutionis then added to a cold solution of2-ethyl-3-butyramidobenzcnesulfonylchloride (29.0 grams; 0.1 mol)dissolved in dioxane (100 ml.) and allowed to reflux for 2 hours.

After being cooled to room temperature, the solution is filtered and thesolvent and excess reactants removed in vacuo. The product isrecrystallized from heptane and the desired product recovered therefrom.

EXAMPLE 20 Preparation of hexyll',4,5,6,7,7-hexachlor0-3-(2'-methoxybenzenesulfozzamidocarbonyl)-5-l1eptene2 carboxylate A solution of sodium (2.4 grams; 0.104 mol) dissolved inheptanol 100 ml.) is added to a solution of chlorendic imide (37.1grams; 0.1 mol) dissolved in dioxane (75 ml.). This solution is thenadded to a cold solution of 2-methoxybenzenesulfonylchloride (20.6grams; 0.1 mol) dissolved in dioxane 100 ml.) and allowed to reflux for2 hours.

After being cooled to room temperature, the solution is filtered and thesolvent and excess reactants removed in vacuo. The product isrecrystallized from heptane and the desired product recovered therefrom.

7 EXAMPLE 2 Preparation of octyl 1,4,5,6,7,7-hexachlore-3-(3-but0xybenzenesulfonamidocarbonyl)-5-heptene 2 carboxylate EXAMPLE 22Preparation of nonyl1,456,7,7-hexachZr0-3-(4-decyloxybenzenesulfonumidocarbanyl)- heptene 2carboxylate A solution of sodium (2.4 grams; 0.104 mol) dissolved innonanol (100 ml.) is added to a solution of chlorendic imide (37.1grams; 0.1 mol) dissolved in dioxane (75 ml.).4-decyloxybenzenesulfonylchloride (33.2 grams; 0.1 mol) dissolved indioxane (100 ml.) and allowed to reflux for 2 hours;

After being cooled to room temperature, the solution is filtered and thesolvent and excess reactants removed in vacuo. The product isrecrystallized from heptane and the desired product recovered therefrom.

EXAMPLE 23 Preparation 'ofethyl-1,4,5,6,7,7-hexachl0r0-3-benzenesulfonamidocarbonyl-5-heptene-Z-carboxylateA solution of potassium hydroxide (5.8 grams; 0.104 mol) dissolved inethanol (100 ml.) is added to a refluxing solution of chlorendic imide(37.1 grams; 0.1 mol) dissolved in dioxane (75 ml.). This hot solutionis then added to a cold solution of benzenesulfonylchloride (17.6 grams;0.1 mol) dissolved in dioxane (100 ml.) and allowed to reflux for 2hours.

After being cooled to room temperature, the solution is filtered and thesolvent and excess reactants removed in vacuo. The product isrecrystallized from heptane and the desired product recovered therefrom.

The above examples thoroughly illustrate the present compounds and amethod for their production. It is evident that various combinations ofthe R and X substituents using the nomenclature of structure I can beprepared in accordance with the present invention. Not only can variouscombinations of the R groups be present in the various isomericconfigurations but also each such configuration can be present when R isany of the select ed radicals.

As previously indicated the present compounds have utility as herbicidesand as fungicides. Thus not only do they have utility for applicationswhere there is required a herbicide or a fungicide but additionally theyoffer the unique quality of servicing areas wherein both weeds and fungiare a problem. a

In order to ascertain the fungicidal activity of the present compounds,pinto bean seedlings grown under greenhouse conditions were mounted on aturntable and sprayed withmethyl-1,4-,5,6,7,7-hexachloro-3(toluenesulfonamidocarbonyl)-5-heptene-2-carboxylate at the specified concentrations for 30 secondsat 30* pounds pressure. Plants were allowed to dry, inoculated withspore suspensions of the bean rust organism, Uromyces phaseoli andplaced in an incubation chamber for 24 to 48 hours. Plants were thenremoved, maintained under greenhouse conditions for to 14 days, and thenumber of rust pustules on the leaves of each plant then determined.Three repli- This solution is then added to a cold solution of Thissolution is then added to a cold solution of V 8 cates were used foreach'test increment. At a concentration of 1,000 parts per million theaverage percent control of three-replicas was 93 and at a concentrationas low as 100 parts per million it was 82.

Then in order to determine the systemic fungus control of the presentcompounds, pinto bean seedlings were placed in'aqueous solutions ofmethyl-1,4,5,6,7,'7- exachlo-ro-3-(toluene sulfonamidocarbonyl)- 5heptene- Z-carboxylate at specified concentrations. After 96 hours ofexposure to the test compound, plants were inoculated with the bean rust(Uromyces phaseoli) organism, held in an inoculation chamber for 24hours, and then removed to greenhouse conditions. Effectiveness was de.-termined by the number of rust pustules present 7 to 10 days followinginoculation. At the low concentration of 100 parts per million, thiscompound rendered percent control of the bean rust.

Then in order to determine the presence of herbicidal activity in thepresent compounds, methyl-1,4,5,6,7,7-hexachloro 3(toluenesulfonamidocarbonyl)5-heptene-2- carboxylate was formulated intoa 10 percent wettable powder and dispersed in Water to a concentrationof 2,000 parts per million. Ten milliliters of an aliquot portion of thedispersion was applied to the soil surface of young potted tomatoplants. Three plants were used for the application. Treated plants wereheld under green house conditions for 7 days, provided with subterraneanwatering and observed for response to the treatment. After 7 days thetomato plants were dead.

In applying the present compounds standard formulation and applicationtechniques can be used to prepare the formulated pesticidalcompositions.

These formulated pesticidal compositions are prepared by mixing one ormore of the new compounds of this invention with inert carriers toprovide formulations adapted for ready and efiicient application withconventional applicator equipment to the site of the pest infestation.For example, pesticidal compositions or formulations according to thisinvention are prepared in the form of solids or liquids. Solidcompositions are preferably in the form. of dusts. These are prepared togive homogeneous, free-flowing dusts by admixing the active compound orcompounds of this invention with finely divided solids such as thetales, natural clays, pyrophyllite, diatomaceous earth, fullers earth,or flours such as walnut shell, wheat, redwood, soya bean, or cottonseedflours. Other inert solid carriers of the type ordinarily used inpreparing pest control compositions in dusts or powdered form can alsobe used.

Liquid compositions according to this invention are prepared by admixingone or more of the new compounds of this invention with a suitableinsert liquid diluent. In some cases the compounds are suflicientlysoluble in the common pesticide solvents such as kerosene, xylene, fueloil, the alkylated naphthalenes, and the like so that they can be useddirectly as solution in these substances. However, the pesticidalcompositions of this invention can also contain a surface-active agentof the kind used in the art to enable the active compounds to be readilydispersed in water or other liquids to give sprays, which are apreferred method of applying the active compounds of this invention. Thesurface-active agents can be of the anionic, cationic or nonionic types.Typical examples of such surface-active agents are sodium stearate,potassiumlaurate, morpholine oleate, sodium lauryl sulfate, aminehydrochlorides such as laurylamine hydrochloride, alkylated arylpolyether alcohols such as the condensation product of diamylphenol withethylene oxide, and the like. Mixtures of such agents'can be used tocombine or modify properties. The proportion of these agents willordinarily vary from about 1% or less to about 15% by weight of thepesticidal compositions. Other pesticides as Well as such substances asfertilizers, activators, adhesives, Spreaders, and synergists can beadded to these formulations if desired. The manner in which typicalpesticidal compositions according to this invention can be prepared isillustrated in the following examples. All quantities given are in partsby Weight.

EXAMPLE 24 Preparation of an emuisifiable concentrate The followingingredients are blended thoroughly until a homogeneous liquidconcentrate is obtained. This concentrate is mixed with Water to give anaqueous dis persion containing the desired concentration of activecompound for use as a spray.

Methyl-1,4,5,6,7,7-hexachloro-3-(toluenesulfonamidorcarbonyl)-bicyclo(2.2.1)--heptene2-carboxy1ateSodium lauryl sulfate 2 Sodium lignin sulfonate 3 Kerosene 70 EXAMPLE 25Preparation of a wetta ble powder The following components are mixedintimately in conventional mixing or blending equipment and are thengound to a powder having an average particle size of less than about 50microns. The finished powder is dispersed in water to give the desiredconcentration of active compound.

Ethyl-1,4,5,6,7,7-hexaohloro-3(toluene-sulfonamidocarbonyl)-bicyclo(2.2.1)-5-heptene-2-carboxylate 75Fullers earth 23 Sodium lauryl sulfate 2 EXAMPLE 26 Preparation of anoil-dispersible powder The following components are blended and groundas described in the previous example to give a powder which can thedispersed in oil to form a spray outlining the desired concentration ofactive compound.

Propyl-l,4,5;6,7,7-hexacl1loro-3(toluene-sulfoamidocarbonyl)-'b-icyclo(2.2.-1)-5-heptene-2-earboxylate70 Condensation product of diamylphenol with ethylene oxide 4 Fullersearth 26 EXAMPLE 27 Preparation of a dust The following ingredients aremixed thoroughly andthen ground to an average particle size of less thanabout 50 microns to give a dust suitable for application withconventional dusting equipment.

Methyl-1,4,5,6,7,7-hexachloro 3-(benzene-sulfoam-idocarbonyl)bicyc1o(2.2.1) S-heptene-Z-carboxylate 20 T w EXAMPLE 28 Preparation ofa granular formulation The following ingredients are mixed withsufficient Water to form a paste, which is then extruded, dried, andground to give granules, preferably from about to A inch in diameter.The granules are applied with fertilizer spreader equipment or otherconventional apparatus. The dextrin in this formulation serves as abinding agent.

Ethyl 1,4,5;6,7,7hexachloro-B-(benzene-sulfonamidocarbonyl)-bicycl-o(2.2:l) 5heptene-Z-carboxylate 10 Fullers earth 66 Dextrin 20 Sodiumligninsulfonate 3 Kerosene 1 I claim:

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Acting Primary Examiner.

DUVAL MCCLUTCHEN, LEON ZITVER, Examiners.

